
The Haval H6's mobile network comes from the built-in SIM card in the vehicle. The car's built-in 4G network operates on the same principle as a mobile phone SIM card. Here is additional information: Not interchangeable: Although both the car's 4G network and mobile phone networks use SIM cards, the car's SIM card is specially designed and built into the multifunctional vehicle. Even if a mobile phone SIM card could be inserted into the multifunctional vehicle, the system would not recognize it, so the two are not interchangeable. In-vehicle network: With the increasing complexity of electronic control systems and the growing demand for communication capabilities between electronic control units within the vehicle, point-to-point connections would result in more wiring harnesses inside the car. This poses significant challenges in terms of reliability, safety, and weight for automotive design and manufacturing. Therefore, to reduce internal wiring, achieve data sharing and rapid exchange, and improve reliability, automotive electronic network systems based on CAN, LAN, LIN, MOST, and other foundational architectures have been implemented on rapidly developing computer networks, known as in-vehicle networks.

I've been driving the Haval H6 for almost a year and discovered its mobile network actually comes from an onboard communication module with a built-in 4G SIM card provided by China Unicom. It's like inserting a SIM card into a phone, except this one is soldered onto the motherboard and can't be removed. Great Wall Motors partnered with China Unicom to provide each vehicle with a dedicated data plan. Core functions like navigation updates and voice control use the lifetime free basic data package - I use navigation daily without paying extra. However, streaming music or videos requires purchasing entertainment data packages, which can be conveniently topped up via the Haval Smart Home APP. The roof antenna automatically searches for signals upon startup, making it feel like driving a smartphone on wheels.

When it comes to the connectivity system of the Haval H6, the principle is quite simple: there's a T-Box communication module hidden in the center console, which acts like a dedicated car router. This module comes pre-installed with a China Unicom SIM card from the factory, and the car automatically connects to the internet once the ignition is turned on. I specifically checked the manual—it uses a dedicated IoT channel, separate from regular mobile networks. Basic services like navigation and emergency calls are always free, but video streaming comes with a 1GB monthly free quota. If you exceed this, you'll need to purchase a data plan through the Haval Owner APP. It's advisable to manually turn off the network switch during long periods of parking to avoid draining the battery. Interestingly, using the car's hotspot to connect your phone consumes more of the car's data allowance.

Friends who drive the Haval H6 often ask me about internet connectivity. In fact, the system automatically connects to the internet via the built-in SIM card as soon as the vehicle is powered on, with China Unicom as the data provider. Basic functions like map navigation and online rescue services are free, but activities like listening to music or watching videos consume separately billed entertainment data. For daily use, note: the first three years come with 10GB/year of free entertainment data; occasional disconnections may occur in parking lots with poor signals, but simply restarting the infotainment system resolves the issue; remaining data can be checked in the infotainment settings page. If you prefer not to use the built-in SIM card, you can switch to mobile hotspot mode.


